The Gift of Hope: Bennett Finds Her Role in Health Care Satisfying Every day, it may look like Lisa Bennett comes to work and does pretty much the same thing. After all, as director of cardiopulmonary services and the sleep lab at Walla Walla General Hospital (WWGH), some of her tasks are fairly routine.She takes... Read more
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Living the Mission Some time ago, the father of an ICU nurse was admitted to Walla Walla General Hospital (WWGH) with heart problems. Things weren’t looking good when Walt Meske, a hospital chaplain, stopped by for a visit. “As I came in the room, he said, ‘I think ... Read more
Faith in Action: Making a Difference in Tillamook County TCGH’s Faith in Action volunteers offer hope, support and friendship to the elderly and people of all ages who suffer from chronic illness, mental illness and other disabilities. In 2002 alone, the Faith in Action coalition made a difference by: Read more
Making a Difference One Step at a Time When Twinetta Frazer’s physician prescribed an exercise program to reduce her weight and stabilize her diabetes, the Marie Mills Madrona House, a local agency for disabled adults, immediately contacted Tillamook County General Hospital (TCGH). The... Read more
Health News Notes Adventist Medical Center Offers New Service to New MomsAdventist Medical Center in Portland, Ore., recently opened its Mama Shop to better serve the needs of its maternity patients. The new service, which is conveniently located in the hospital’s ... Read more
Celebrating Sabbath at Adventist Medical Center Whether you’re a patient, family member, or on-duty employee, Adventist Medical Center (AMC) in Portland, Ore., strives to make the Sabbath hours a special and memorable time for all. From singing bands to worship services to flowers and Bible ver... Read more
“I’m a missionary, and I’ve never left home.” How a job became a ministry at Walla Walla General Hospital A nurse and a missionary. That’s all Lauri Rootvik, RN, ever wanted to be. And for this veteran nurse and recent recipient of Walla Walla General Hospital’s (WWGH) Mission Achievement Award, those dreams are fulfilled with every patient, every day... Read more
Hospital, School, and Church Unite in Service to Community While a hospital’s primary function is to provide health care services, its influence naturally extends into many other areas of community life. Not only is a hospital usually among a community’s largest employers, it is involved in business and c... Read more
